2001 BMW 520 vs. 2010 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2010 Nissan Armada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 520 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2001 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Armada weights approximately 851 kg more than 2001 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 520. 2010 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 520 | 2010 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 520 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
